The purpose of this rule development notice is to address the possible creation of a new rule chapter for fisheries regulation within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a series of BNP-specific regulations ...
FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
68B-7.001Application of Rules to State and Federal Waters
68B-7.002Definitions
68B-7.003Park-Specific Size Limits; Transit of Undersize Fish
68B-7.004Park-Specific Bag Limits
68B-7.008Spatial Gear and Harvest Limitations
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development notice is to address the possible creation of a new rule chapter for fisheries regulation within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a series of BNP-specific regulations for a variety of species. The effect of the new rule chapter would be to establish harvest regulations that would further conserve targeted fish populations within the national park.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include creation of conservation measures such as bag and size limits for species commonly targeted with BNP and spatial gear and harvest limitations intended to reduce user conflicts and conserve specific coral stands within BNP boundaries.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, 32311, (850)487-0554
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.
Document Information
- Subject:
- Subject areas addressed in the rule development notice include creation of conservation measures such as bag and size limits for species commonly targeted with BNP and spatial gear and harvest limitations intended to reduce user conflicts and conserve specific coral stands within BNP boundaries.
- Purpose:
- The purpose of this rule development notice is to address the possible creation of a new rule chapter for fisheries regulation within Biscayne National Park (BNP). The Commission is considering development of a series of BNP-specific regulations for a variety of species. The effect of the new rule chapter would be to establish harvest regulations that would further conserve targeted fish populations within the national park.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
- Law:
- Art. IV, Sec. 9, Florida Constitution.
- Contact:
- Ms. Jessica McCawley, Director, Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee, FL, 32311, (850)487-0554
- Related Rules: (5)
- 68B-7.001. Application of Rules to State and Federal Waters
- 68B-7.002. Definitions
- 68B-7.003. Park-Specific Size Limits; Transit of Undersize Fish
- 68B-7.004. Park-Specific Bag Limits
- 68B-7.008. Spatial Gear and Harvest Limitations